This clean modern south Oakville remodel proves you don’t need to move to a condo to completely update your surroundings.
These Oakville empty nesters with an active social life aren’t interested in “fuddy-duddy” decor. On the contrary, they are interested in the latest design trends, as well as the most current audio/visual components.
The original stone fireplace was updated with a custom designed mantle and a new gas insert. The...

A FAMILY VALUES LIFESTYLE DOESN’T = GIVING UP LUXURY OR STYLE
Growing up I know many of us were kept away from the good furniture unless we were dressed up for a special occasion and even then little hands were carefully watched.
I know some families went to the far extreme of covering furniture in thick plastic, extra blankets and even banning their kids completely from entering certain formal rooms at all.
I know my clients don’t...

The recent Pantone view Colour Planner is called –
“Reveal: An Exploration of Real and Unreal Color. It contains 8 trend palettes as well as key seasonal color direction.”
I want to show you how we have already interpreted these 8 colour palettes in our recent client projects. As a Trend Setter, I know through my professional design experience and ongoing ‘exploration’ about interior design trends, how to create them and...

I have read many expert explanations of how to define interior design and decoration and frankly most of them are technical and not at all useful for most consumers who want to hire someone to help them update their home.
Yes, architectural changes or construction may occur and should be done in a lawful way but there are many trades who can provide these services as part of a designers team.
The unique ability the designer must provide,...

Like many of you my husband and I love to travel but we don’t like the packing and unpacking that traditional touring involves. Needless to say that when we read about European River Cruises we wanted to sign up. We looked at a variety of providers but selected Scenic Cruises for a number of reasons. One of the key reasons we selected Scenic Cruise Lines was because of their attention to the design details of their ships and in particular...

Squeezing by the washer and dryer at the start and end of each day, my clients could not help but be reminded of an endless chore — laundry! Relocating the laundry facilities and designing a proper mudroom allows for a smoother, stress-free transition when the family enters and exits their home.
“Impressively and pleasantly hive-like” is how I described this family’s household in my previous post featuring their redesigned master...

Bringing order to chaos is what the lady of the house, a busy executive and mother of three, does on a daily basis, and she needed her master bath redesign to do the same. To be fair her husband a school vice principal shares in these family tasks – they have a good balance. The trim, tranquil space provides for a regimented morning routine as well as a welcoming, rewarding retreat to come home to, complete with the understated luxuries of...

A Little R&R … &R (Rest, Relaxation, Romance)
— The Millcroft Master Bedroom
The open floor plan in the Millcroft family home fosters “together time” with the couple’s two boys, but there’s nary a nook or cranny for quiet time or couple time. The master bedroom redesign provides a peaceful retreat with practical details to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Sometimes it takes deep discussions and poring over pictures and...

An Open & Closed Space — The Millcroft Master Bath
The couple seldom used their massive tub, nor was the man of the house able to use the water closet because its placement was so dysfunctional. This New Traditional design includes an airier layout and more privacy.
Perhaps with her diminutive frame Goldilocks could find something “just right” in the cramped, poorly laid-out master bathroom my clients had coped with for...